Pakistan’s Hassan Ali seeks to bowl at World XI

The Asian Age.

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Ali, 23, the highest wicket-taker at the Champions Trophy, said he “can’t wait” to take on the star-studded World XI.

Hassan Ali

Lahore: Pakistani bowling sensation Hassan Ali said Friday he wants to bowl out South Africa’s Hashim Amla when he plays an international before a home crowd for the first time at next week’s World XI tour in Lahore.

Ali, 23, the highest wicket-taker at the Champions Trophy, said he “can’t wait” to take on the star-studded World XI.

“This is my first international match on my home ground in Pakistan. I’m very excited to play in front of my home crowd on my home ground,” he told reporters. “The World XI is a good team, it has very good players, I will try to bowl well to all of them. Especially I would like to out brother Hashim Amla.” 

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